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    Répondu (en. Answered)

    [re.pɔ̃.dy]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of providing an answer to a question or request.
    She answered all the questions with confidence.
    Elle a répondu à toutes les questions avec assurance.
    To react by providing information in response.
    He responded by explaining his viewpoint.
    Il a répondu en expliquant son point de vue.
    Manifestation of an opinion or feeling in reaction.
    She enthusiastically responded to the invitation.
    Elle a répondu avec enthousiasme à l'invitation.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb to answer from the Latin 'respondere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to answer the call
    To react or respond to an urgent request.
    répondre à l'appel
    to respond with a quick comeback
    To react immediately and sharply.
    répondre du tac au tac
    to meet one's expectations
    To correspond to someone's expectations.
    répondre à ses attentes

    Related Words

    answer
    Action of responding or the content of what is said in response.
    réponse
    respondent
    A person who answers a question.
    répondant
    to answer
    Infinitive of the corresponding verb.
    répondre

    Slang Meanings

    To respond quickly.
    He answered quickly when asked for help.
    Il a répondu fissa quand on lui a demandé de l'aide.
    To give a response that leaves no room for doubt.
    His answer was clear, like an owl's eye.
    Sa réponse était claire, comme un oeil de hibou.